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Creative Industries
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Thinking about a career in the Creative Industries? Not sure which pathway you would like to take? Whether you're an aspiring musician or producer, interested in art or graphic design, would love to create video games or be part of the thriving immersive technologies industry this is the course for you.
A dynamic course that combines a fun experience in which you will develop practical skills using industry-standard equipment with research and writing skills to prepare you for degree level study.
Your lecturers are qualified industry professionals with up-to-date technical experience, which they will pass on to you. You will be studying in the University Studies studios and computing labs and will also be part of a thriving creative community.
There are many options to engage with industry and projects that allow you to gain experience along with your final qualification.
| Qualification type | UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above or an equivalent Level 2 qualification. You must have a minimum grade 5 in English. You will be asked to attend an interview where you should demonstrate that you are motivated, can manage your own time and within a team and have the flexibility to work on projects out of college hours. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Work experience opportunities |
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